Iowa Finance Authority
At the Iowa Finance Authority, we turn small actions into big reactions. From mortgages and rental programs, to beginning farmers -- we impact all Iowans.
Explore IFA
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Beginning Farmers Programs
Ready to start your career in agriculture? Explore Beginning Farmers Programs and assistance to help.
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Homelessness Programs
When hardships arise, there is a network of support available to help you get back on track.
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Homeownership Programs
Explore mortgage and downpayment assistance, and homebuying help for members of our military.
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Iowa Housing Search
A free, state resource for renters and property managers in Iowa to help you find available rental housing.
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Iowa Title Guaranty Programs
See the difference Iowa Title Guaranty can make with lender and owner programs for buying and selling homes.
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Renter & Rentals Programs
Find affordable housing and rental options throughout Iowa; or explore options for building housing in your community.
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State Housing Trust Fund
Explore the options in the State Housing Trust Fund, helping communities provide affordable housing solutions.
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Water Quality Programs
Investing in Iowa's drinking water and waterways.
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Save the Date
HousingIowa Conference: September 3-4, 2025
Mark your calendar for our premier housing event, where nearly 1,000 housing and community innovators will come together for engaging discussions on shaping the future of housing in the state.
Iowa Thriving Communities
Iowa Thriving Communities
Iowa Thriving Communities serve as models for other communities on both a statewide and national level in attracting housing development for all income levels.
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IFA Impact
34,100
affordable homes made possible through State Housing Trust Fund investments
107,170
Iowans assisted in their time of need when facing homelessness
$69.6M
invested back into the Iowa affordable housing programs through Iowa Title Guaranty
Did You Know?
...Iowa’s homeownership rate is among the highest in the nation at 72.8%?
The Iowa Finance Authority has mortgage and down payment programs to help Iowans reach their dream of homeownership.
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IFA Events
We help Iowans take life-changing actions every day; whether you’re buying your first home, making a fresh start, hoping to continue your family’s farming legacy or even working to upgrade a community’s water quality infrastructure.
We offer programs to assist in community development, including issuing tax-exempt bonds, providing the lowest cost funds for drinking water and wastewater facilities is Iowa and offering Iowa Title Guaranty, which provides guaranteed title to real property in Iowa.
Purpose
Create opportunities for Iowans, communities and businesses to thrive
Our programs are designed to enhance the quality of life across our communities, because when we invest in individuals, we’re investing in Iowa.
From the neighborhoods where our children play to the water we drink, we promote the health of the state we call home – because our futures grow together.
Focus
Making affordable financing possible for home and community
By connecting people with affordable financing resources we help them turn their dreams into untold realities.
Stay Connected with IFA
Learn about the latest news and programs at IFA.
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